Big pistons
(N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND, April 6. Two big marine pistons have been flown to New Zealand from Norway for the 61,020-ton tanker Mineru, now on her way to Marsden Point with a cargo of erode oiL The ship is believed to have experienced engine trouble. She is due to berth on Saturday. Each piston weighs about one ton. They are believed to be some of the heaviest single items of freight flown to Auckland Airport. The Mineru is owned in Norway.
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32885, 7 April 1972, Page 2
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